Atomizer



(No Model.)

J.. E. WOOTI'EN.`

ATOMIZBR.

No. 396,449. Patented Jan. 22, 1889.

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NTTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN E. IVOOTTEN, OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA.

ATOIVIZER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 396,449, dated January 22, 188

Application lecl November 13, 1888. Serial No. 290,726. (No model.)

T0 all whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, JOI-IN E. IVOOTTEN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Reading, in the county of Berks and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Atomizers; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to theletters and iigures of reference marked thereon, which torm a part of this speciiication.

This invention relates particularly to atomizers designed for ordinary household and medicinal purposes. The object is to provide a compact device in which the parts will be few and simple and self-contained, the liquid and the air by means oit which it is converted into spray being stored in the same receptacle, and the device being conveniently carried about the person and handled without danger of injury or of derangement.

Figure l is a cross-section through X Y of Fig. 2, showing one side of the lining in its normal position, the other depressed as in op erating. Fig. 2 is a front elevation showing the air and fluid tubes in section.

The liquid-receptacle as represented is in its general construction similar to that shown in Patent No. 3 2j/'46, granted to me May 15, 1888, the cylindrical metallic case A being formed of two parts united on the line V 7, Fig. l. Opposite openings D in the flat sides of the case are closed by flexible linings G, which are secured in place by wire rings F. Disks H, secured to the outer face of the lining, serve to protect it, as well as to improve the appearance and distribute the pressure applied in operating.

In utilizing a vessel ot this construction for the purpose of an atomizer I combine the atomizer-tubes with it in such a manner that the air-tube B is attached to and communicates with what properly becomes the upper portion of the case, while the liquid-tube O, of somewhat smaller outside diameter than the interior of the air-tube,I passes through the latter, leaving an annular air-space surrounding it, and extends through the interior o'f the receptacle until nearly in contact with the wall opposite the air-tube opening. The end of the air-tube is provided with a screw-nozzle, J, with small central opening, M, which incloses the projecting end of the liquid-tube C, the latter being in close proximity to the opening M.

In operating the device is conveniently held in one hand, with the thumb and a iinger resting upon the opposite disks H. To supply the liquid, the disks are pressed toward the center, thus forcing the air through the nozzle J, which is then inserted in the liquid and the pressure removed from the disks,

thus drawing the liquid into the receptacle.

K represents a desirable level for theliq-f uid, considerable air-space being left above it. On now pressing the disks this air is forced out through the nozzle J, and the same pressure being also brought direct upon the surface of the liquid the latter is forced up through the immersed end L of the liquidtube, and being brought in contact With the air-jet is broken and projected in a line spray. On removing the pressure the return of the lining- G to its normal position draws in air through the nozzle J, and it is ready to repeat the operation. To make this return of the lining more positive and prompt, I employ a spring, E, which maybe formed of the saine wire as the wing F, when the latter is used, as shown, to secure the lining.

It will be noticed that in my device the airreceptacle and the liquid-receptacle are one and the same, that the rigid case protects the collapsible lining, so that the device may be safely packed in a trunk or carried about the person, and that no valves are employed, the pressure being brought direct upon both the air and the liquid. The air-tube B maybe used as a liquid-tube by reversing the device, and a practically solid jet of the liquid projected, instead of a iine spray.

I make no claim to the speciic construction of liquid-receptacle set forth so far as the same is anticipated by my previous patent before referred to. The shape and construction oi this receptacle may be considerably modified without departing from the spirit of my invention, which is set forth specifically in the following claims.

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rigid ease with opening and Iiexible lining, substantially as described, of a spring or springs arranged to press upon said lining, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

el. In an atoinizer, the combination, With a eompressible receptacle, of an interior spring or springs arranged to restore said receptacle to its normal shape after being compressed, for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in 2 5 presence of two witnesses.

JOHN E. IVOOTTEN.

\Vitnesses:

W. G. STEWART, ROBERT L. KEITH. 

